Æ - Hadrianus Gaza

Æ - Hadrianus (Gaza) - obverseÆ - Hadrianus (Gaza) - reverse

© D. Friedman

Features

Issuer Gaza (Judaea)
Emperor Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 134-135
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.95 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness 4 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
109044
References Hendin 5ᵗʰ# 864,
David Hendin, Herbert Kreindler; 2010. Guide to Biblical Coins (5th edition). Amphora Books, New York, United States.
RPC Online III# 4041
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate head of Hadrian, right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: Α ΚΑ ΚΑ ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ

Translation:
Α(ὐτοκράτωρ) Κ(αῖσαρ) Ἀ(έλιος) ΤΡ(αϊανὸς) ἉΔΡΙΑΝΟΣ :
"the emperor cesar Aelius Trajan Hadrian".

Reverse

Herakles, nude, standing facing, looking left, holding club and lion-skin to left, Marnas symbol to right, date in field.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΓΑΖΑ Ϛ ΕΠΙ ΕЧΡ

Translation:
Gaza
(Date) 134/135 CE

Mint

Gaza, Judaea, modern-day Gaza City

Comments

Other references: SNG ANS 921, BMC 52, Rosenberger 55.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (134-135) ς Gaza, year=6

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